preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
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Ryan Brennan
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Together with our writers, directors and partners, we’re focused on delivering stories that reflect the everyday experiences of today’s preschoolers, while keeping the humour and emotional authenticity that fans expect.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The disease tore through American cities, hitting Black and Hispanic preschoolers especially hard.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
In their off-hours, one employee was nursing an infant and homeschooling a preschooler, and another worked a second job as a real estate agent.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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